India, April 8 -- A controversial plea has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding strict action against MNS chief Raj Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, accusing them of hate speech and orchestrating violent campaigns against Hindi-speaking citizens in Mumbai. The petition, filed by Sunil Shukla, National President of the Uttar Bharatiya Vikas Sena, urges the court to derecognize MNS as a political party and ensure protection for North Indian communities facing threats and attacks in Maharashtra.

The plea highlights a March 30 Gudi Padwa rally, where Thackeray allegedly incited violence against non-Marathi speakers, specifically targeting those in public-facing roles at malls and banks. In a clip aired on TV, Thackeray is s...